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Youth Advanced Practitioner
Job in
Bradford, West Yorkshire, NE70, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-25
Listing for:
Bradford Children and Families Trust
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-25
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Youth Development, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Introduction2x Youth Work Advanced Practitioner – Adolescent Pathway Department:
Early Help & Transformation Service:
Targeted Youth Support (Breaking the Cycle)
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Youth Work Advanced Practitioner to join the leadership team within Breaking the Cycle as part of Targeted Youth Support Services.
This role is central to developing and embedding high-quality, youth work-led practice across the Adolescent Pathway, working within a multi-disciplinary team—supporting youth work staff to deliver impactful interventions that prevent escalation into care.
Why This Role Matters Breaking the Cycle is well known for its innovative responses and work with children who are in need of help and support, this role is fundamental in changing how we respond to adolescents and families moving away from crisis-driven decision making towards relational, preventative support.
As an Advanced Practitioner leading a team of youth workers, you will:
Lead practice that keeps young people safely at home wherever possible
Develop trauma-informed, restorative, needs-led approaches
Champion youth work practice and principles in a multi-agency system
Help reduce reliance on care as a default response
What You’ll DoProvide practice leadership and oversight for complex adolescent cases
Ensure all children and young people receive intensive interventions by a team of youth work practitioners who are flexible and tenacious in their approach
Model high-quality direct work with young people and families
Support decision-making to ensure care is a last resort
Work across partners to embed youth-centred, relational practice
Coach and mentor Youth Workers within Targeted Youth Support (TYS)
Contribute to the continued development of the TYS offer within Breaking the Cycle About You You are an experienced youth work practitioner who:
Has a strong background in youth work and adolescent services
Is highly skilled in working with complex family dynamics
Can evidence strong safeguarding principles and complex risk management
Experience in staff line management
Has experience developing and supporting practitioners working with children and young people
Can lead with confidence while maintaining a strong focus on direct work with young people that is of a high quality
Is committed to system change and improving outcomes for adolescents
You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:
Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 31 days rising to 34 with service (plus bank holidays)
Excellent local Government pension
Competitive salary and pay progression structure
Supportive carer and parental policies
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
Supportive staff networks
Access to Blue Light Card discounts, including cost of living support
Professional development/support and opportunities career progression
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Heather Wilson on & Heather.wilson.uk Closing Date: 28th June Interviews: tbcIf you are passionate about making a difference and possess the resilience and initiative required for this critical work, we encourage you to .Salary JNC SCP 26-29 (Qualified) £44,128 - £47,258 per annum or PO3 £ 42,839 SCP 32
Job Reference bradfordcft/TP/652/592
Contract Type Full Time / Permanent Closing Date 28 June, 2026
Job Category Early Help & Transformation Location Bradford, United Kingdom Posted on 12 June, 2026
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